To mark the first anniversary of the release of the climate change mitigation documentary Kiss The Ground, narrated by Woody Harrelson, 100 Regenerative Ag Training Scholarships are being given to farmers and ranchers who want to transition from conventional to regenerative practices.
The film which can be streamed on Netflix reached audiences with its simple, hopeful, attainable approach to addressing climate change by rebuilding healthy soil.
“What makes the film so epic,” says Ryland Engelhart, Film Producer and Executive Director of Kiss the Ground, “is to see the massive jump in global awareness around the potential of Regenerative Agriculture in just one year. Large-scale farms and ranches are changing their approach to agriculture as a result of seeing a movie. This was the dream of creating content that could transform hearts and minds. We are excited for where this momentum will go, especially as citizens, businesses and policymakers start to align around regeneration as the goal,” he said.
Regenerative Training Scholarships are being offered for farmers and ranchers seeking to transition their land management, and gain foundational knowledge on soil health and regenerative farming and ranching. By applying for this scholarship, farmers and ranchers will receive free, one-year access to Soil Health Academy’s Regenerative Agriculture 101 online course.
This training, taught by the world-renowned teaching cadre, will educate farmers and ranchers on how to increase profitability, build resiliency into their land, decrease input costs, and improve the nutrient density and the marketability of the agricultural products they produce. The organization seeks to equip both current and future generations of regenerative farmers and ranchers with technical advice, best practices, and strategies to successfully regenerate soil and create a resilient and profitable operation. By educating farmers and ranchers on the value of a holistic food system, this course will reveal the unique potential they can each contribute to the evolution of our agricultural system.
In addition, these scholarships serve to support those who either currently or traditionally have a higher barrier of entry to this education, whether due to economic or systemic disparity. This includes farmers who are low income, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, from developing countries, impacted by COVID-19, and more.
For information and to apply for a scholarship, visit https://kisstheground.com/farmer-training-education/.
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